Welcome to Software Engineering Management Professions

Take a leap in your career with our selection of high paying Software Engineering Manager roles. At Ladders, we connect you with top companies in the tech industry seeking talented professionals like you.

Why Software Engineering Manager roles?

In this digital era, a competent Software Engineering Manager is instrumental in driving a company's technological growth. They not only develop software but also manage teams, ensuring timely and quality delivery of projects. Their roles are diverse, including strategic decision-making, coordinating with different teams, and continually updating their technical skills.

Career Growth in Software Engineering Management

Exponential growth is the norm in the technology sector, offering ripe opportunities for career advancement in software engineering management. With the right experience and skills, you can advance to roles like Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, or even CTO.

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$178K - $195K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality database solutions through hands-on coding, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ensure compliance while delivering optimal solutions that...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $157K *

Empower teams to deliver innovative solutions for complex financial systems and products, leveraging your expertise to develop web applications, lead technology initiatives, and ensure alignment with...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion complex aviation and defense programs, overseeing lifecycle execution from proposal to delivery while ensuring compliance, performance, and stakeholder engagement in a mission-critical, safet...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$307K - $427K *

Lead the architectural strategy for migrating virtualization stacks to enhance security and reliability. Collaborate with AI teams to automate code transformation, ensuring performance and correctness...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative R&D projects from conception to scale-up, collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate technical challenges, ensure compliance, and deliver results that align with strategic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $164K *

Transform the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems by leading engineering efforts, ensuring collaboration across teams, managing technical requirements, and identifying risks to enhance mission success...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $174K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team to design and manage cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, enhancing client experiences through automation, reliability, and security in a dynamic DevOps...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $174K *

Transform your career by architecting innovative conversational AI solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client experiences, while driving the development and optimization of cutting-ed...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and implement technology-based solutions to enhance system functionality. Collaborate across teams to design, test, and troubleshoot software applications while ensuring high-quality support t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$236K - $329K *

Elevate your career by leading an innovative Electrical Engineering team focused on designing space-ready hardware. Drive developments in high-speed digital systems, collaborating across disciplines t...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Engineer the future of AI security by designing and building core identity and authorization systems. Lead cross-team technical decisions that impact agent identity, trust establishment, and real-time...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on developing cloud-native applications within a dynamic environment. You'll gain hands-on experience while designing, implementing, and operating services that enhance the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic tech team to develop scalable solutions that enhance investment processes. Collaborate with engineers and product managers to create impactful software and optimize core platform compon...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $243K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional software programs in a dynamic environment. Manage multiple projects from concept to delivery while collaborating with diverse teams to drive successful...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $165K *

Drive complex project implementations as a Technical Project Manager, coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders. Lead the delivery process, ensuring high quality and on-time results while shaping th...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$181K - $212K *

Champion system integrations and product onboarding by collaborating with diverse teams. Leverage your backend engineering expertise and develop review workflows in a fast-paced environment, driving e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading and mentoring a team of designers across diverse digital projects while ensuring high-quality execution and fostering a collaborative environment for innovation and grow...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $372K *

Empower artists by building scalable GenAI-native production technologies. Collaborate with creative teams to design robust workflows, prototype solutions, and ensure seamless integration of tools acr...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $372K *

Empower creativity by developing robust software tools that enhance GenAI-native production workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure innovative platforms support artists and elevat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $372K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to build innovative software solutions that empower artists in a GenAI-native production environment, enhance workflows, and support technical requirements for a stream...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $205K *

Shape the future of GPU server management by developing innovative software solutions for performance, diagnostics, and automation in high-density data centers, driving scalability and operational exc...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $372K *

Contribute to building scalable GenAI-native production tools, collaborating closely with artists and engineers to enhance creative workflows and establish studio standards for animated content across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team, guiding development projects, and driving innovative solutions to enhance business operations and foster a culture of excellence and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Play a key role in overseeing strategic planning and program execution while leading teams to exceed revenue targets and ensuring stellar client communications to support growth and innovation across...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Optimize strategic and tactical planning by managing program execution, client relations, and team performance, driving revenue growth for assigned verticals while maintaining high client satisfaction...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Software Engineering Manager leads and manages a team of software engineers. They oversee project management, coordinate with different teams, make strategic decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of software projects.

  • What skills are required for a Software Engineering Manager job?question toggle

    Software Engineering Managers require a strong understanding of software development, project management skills, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. Knowledge of specific programming languages or platforms may also be necessary depending on the job.

  • What is the career path for a Software Engineering Manager?question toggle

    Software Engineering Managers can advance to higher positions such as Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, or CTO, depending on their experience and skills.